Repair Station Technician (Mon-Thurs)

Safran•Gainesville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in repairing airline customer seat assembles and sub-components, partially or completely, replacing parts and sub-assemblies, and test/triage/assess by performing the following duties as directed by OEM and/or airline customer drawings, maintenance manuals, engineering instruction and other technical publications.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
18 months of related experience required - equivalent education, training and background may be substituted for experience.
Will be required to pass competency test for Repair Technician classification within 30 days of successful award of this role.
Requires a thorough understanding of assembly build practices and repair procedures.
Must be able to perform skilled technician work that involves diagnosis, replacement, repair and rebuilding a variety of seats, equipment, components and/or systems.
Must be able to read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, work orders, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions, 3D models and procedure manuals.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain all required certifications and licenses, including, but not limited to, Repairman Certification to sign off on ARC. (Must be able to read, write and understand English and have applicable experience or training)
Must have basic computer skills.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Understands that his or her job is not a series of tasks and duties, but rather an integral part of creating value for customers
Integrity and Trustworthiness: Behaves in honorable ways even when no one is watching; maintains confidentiality for sensitive information; acts in line with Group values; alerts others when faced with problems
Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately understand and discuss the opinions of others even when s/he disagrees
Adaptability: Is able to learn from mistakes/ is sensitive to changing demands and requirements and changes; accordingly, seeks feedback; accepts that people may have different appoints of view
Problem Solving: Is able to define and diagnose problems, then bring a range of ideas for solutions; is skilled at rigorous analysis; probes many fruitful sources for answers; compare and evaluates solutions; evaluates the global impact of the solutions he/she proposes
Business and Industry Knowledge: Strives to master the technical skills required to successfully perform their job; seeks out best practices to increase skill level
Drive for Results: Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset; can be counted on to exceed goals successfully
Delivering Direct and Neutral Feedback: Respects the other while delivering feedback in a neutral manner; using a respectful manner, does not hold back on providing feedback out of fear of the person's reaction

Responsibilities

Must be able to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
Must be able to read measuring instruments and use all hand tools for assembly.
Must be able to check blueprint rev's on the computer and be able to look up WPS and QAP's on the computer. Access and interpret airline customer manuals and drawings via customer on-line portals.
Must be able to work with manufacturing engineers on new methods and procedures.
Must be able to work within the guidelines of FAA FAR 145 regulations and customer airlines maintenance programs. Must be willing to obtain a FAA Repairman certificate as may be required under FAR regulations. A Lead Technician will be required to obtain the Repairman certification.
Must be able to train other employees on assembly processes and procedures.
Must use diagnostic equipment and a variety of tools specific to the trade.
Must be able to work on any Safran Seats USA manufactured product with very little training and little or no assistance.
Must be able to perform other duties as required.
Employee is expected to follow all safety regulations, keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s). Performs safety related duties as assigned.